Question

A 64-year-old man with a prior myocardial infarction (MI) and a current LDL cholesterol of 85 mg/dL, who is already on a high-intensity statin, requires further LDL reduction if above threshold. What is the next step?

Accepted Answer

Add ezetimibe

Answer

Add niacin

Answer

Add fenofibrate

Answer

No change

Answer

Stop statin and add PCSK9 inhibitor

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with a prior myocardial infarction (MI) and a current LDL cholesterol of 85 mg/dL, who is already on a high-intensity statin, requires further LDL reduction if above threshold. What is the next step?